Traveling Carpenter

Daniels Health • Fresno, CA

25d

About The Position

Daniels Health is hiring an experienced Traveling Carpenter to support facility and plant operations across its growing multi-site footprint. The role performs rough and finish carpentry, framing, repairs, and build-out work to help keep facilities safe, compliant, and operational. It also supports capital construction and equipment installation projects, including Autoclaves, Wash lines, Compactors, and boiler rooms, in partnership with the General Contractor, Plant Manager, and project team.

This is a full-time, W2 position requiring travel to project sites approximately 50% of the time. The Carpenter supports day shift and, where needed, second-shift coverage. The role involves travel across assigned regions, transporting and maintaining tools and materials, coordinating work with other trades, and minimizing disruption to facility operations.

The position requires carpentry work to comply with applicable building, fire, accessibility, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements. The Carpenter provides project updates to the Head of Infrastructure, Plant Manager, and General Contractor and helps identify risks, prioritize repairs, and improve facility reliability.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional carpentry experience in commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or multi-site facilities environments.
• Skills in rough and finish carpentry, framing, drywall, doors and hardware, and general building repair.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and layout tools, including levels, lasers, and measuring and cutting equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints, architectural drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong practical judgment and a solution-focused approach.
• Ability to travel consistently up to 50%, including to priority regions California, Texas, Florida, and Georgia.
• Flexibility to support day shift and, where needed, second-shift coverage.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights, and stand, climb, and kneel for extended periods.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with the Head of Infrastructure, Plant Manager, and General Contractor.
• Journeyman-level carpentry skills.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and ability to travel by air and ground.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening as required.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
• State or local contractor or carpentry license where required by jurisdiction.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with capital construction or equipment installation projects, such as autoclaves, wash lines, compactors, or boiler rooms.
• Completion of a carpentry apprenticeship or trade-school program.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification.
• Aerial/scissor lift and fall-protection training.

Responsibilities

• Perform rough and finish carpentry, including framing, drywall, doors, frames, hardware, trim, cabinetry, and ceiling systems.
• Repair and maintain walls, floors, stairs, platforms, railings, dock areas, and other building components affecting plant uptime, safety, or operations.
• Support site buildouts, retrofits, office and break-room renovations, and maintenance projects.
• Provide support for off-shift or second-shift maintenance needs when required.
• Build equipment pads, platforms, enclosures, access walkways, blocking, and backing for equipment installations and related projects.
• Partner with the General Contractor and subcontractors to complete carpentry scopes on time, within budget, and up to code.
• Read and interpret blueprints, architectural and MEP drawings, and equipment specifications to lay out and guide work.
• Coordinate sequencing with electricians, plumbers, HVAC, and masonry trades so openings, supports, and finishes are ready for installation.
• Travel to multiple sites across assigned regions to assess conditions, complete repairs, and support build-out and installation projects.
• Maintain flexibility to support day-shift and, where needed, second-shift coverage based on site needs.
• Transport, maintain, and account for tools, materials, and equipment between job sites.
• Partner with Plant Managers, the General Contractor, and maintenance stakeholders to identify risks, prioritize repairs, and improve facility reliability.
• Provide regular updates to the Head of Infrastructure, Plant Manager, and General Contractor on job progress, material needs, and site conditions.
• Minimize disruption to ongoing facility operations during repairs and construction work.
• Ensure carpentry work complies with the International Building Code, local building and fire codes, ADA requirements, and internal standards.
• Enforce OSHA and site-specific safety standards, including fall protection, ladder and scaffold safety, and safe power-tool use.
• Maintain current knowledge of permitting and inspection requirements across assigned states.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on Day One.
• Paid short-term disability.
• Company-sponsored life insurance.
• Voluntary long-term disability and accident insurance.
• 401(k) matching: 50% employer match on up to 6% employee contribution, with up to 3% employer contribution, a five-year vesting schedule, and no waiting period on the match.
• Full-time, 40-hour-per-week permanent position with long-term career potential.
• Opportunities for growth and development in leadership, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Job stability as an essential, non-seasonal service to healthcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed